I recently got a similar engine, a 6110 scout for a single dollar. Everywhere it could've rusted, it did. It took only 10 minutes, some WD-40, contact cleaner, and lubricant to get it running like a champ. Nice work upgrading this one.
Excellent, glad you could rescue your locomotive! Yes, the 6110 is almost identical to the 1110, the main difference being the hole in the casting front for air to flow into and out of the smoke unit. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
I have two 6110s- both were basket cases with shattered motors, one of them the shell is broken too- I borrowed parts from another loco to repair the one with the good shell, and it runs and smokes great- extremely noisy, but all too happy to get up and go. Getting that two position reversing unit to work properly is another matter, though... still workin on it.
That would be a great idea! I imagine if you were to use a couple handrail stanchions such as I used in repairing the Lionel 229 video, they could be mounted on the shelf over the cowcatcher and then with some intricate bending of piano wire it could be accomplished..
The ol scout Never looked so good, I have several Of these, Always wanted to put some clothes on Them, Use them Mainly as switchers And Scenery fillers I like Their simplicity. Thanks for sharing, Good job!!
Thank you! The motor fit perfectly where the old one was, no modifications are needed to the newer one. The only difference as far as the operation is concerned is that the lever on the E-Unit faces downward but is easily reached from the underside of the cab.
That is actually from an old Merle Haggard song called Silver Ghost. You can hear it at the beginning of this video. ua-cam.com/video/uR75CFVCaNA/v-deo.html
Another touch which really makes the drivers stand out is paint the rims white and also the counter weights on the wheels. I once did this to a 671 turbine engine and it really looks cool running.
Thanks for the question James! These are LEDs I purchase from Evan Designs website. They supply them prewired with a rectifier to change the AC to DC and a resistor to keep a constant 3 volts DC to the LED. I've been using them for years now and never a problem. I run one wire from the rectifier to the frame of the locomotive giving us the outside rails and the other wire from the rectifier to the center roller pick-ups, usually on the E-unit where the rollers connect on them. Here is a link where you can see them; evandesigns.com/collections/hobby-leds/products/universal-solid-leds-for-transformers
Looks like it already had hand rails on the first photo. Another way to fill in a hole is to use some super glue with baking soda. That's how I filled in the e-unit hole on one of my diesel Lionel locos.
Yes Sir, I took the photos out of order to make more sense of the video slideshow. Good idea using the CA Glue and baking soda, I'll need to try that, thank you, and thanks for commenting!
@@jamesburns0657 Okay, I was just wondering why you added hand rails to an engine that already had 'em. So, I'm glad you cleared that up for me. As for the super glue and baking soda, it works very well. I just glued a piece of scrap plastic underneath the plastic I wanted to fill. Came out really well and was easy to sand and finish. Thanks for your prompt reply.
@@Deadbuck73 Works great. You'll just have to try it. You first apply some super glue then add some baking soda to it. It hardens almost immediately. Just keep adding glue and soda until you have built up enough to sand smooth.
I just found you this morning and immediately subbed. My kind of videos. On the black permanent markers, after the ink has dried I dab a drop of motor oil on a brush or clothe and apply it to the surface. It gets rid of the purple hue that the marker left behind.
Yes those are a very nice locomotive also! Yours would have a four wheel front truck, similar to an Atlantic or Milwaukie passenger locomotive ! Thank you for watching and commenting!
James, another question. How did you secure the 2034 motor into the 1110 boiler casting. Did you drill a hole on top of the casting to secure the motor at the rear? Any front support? Thanks jack.
Thanks for your question. Actually the same mountings are used. The front of the newer motor assembly slides onto the front truck mount assembly as the original did and the cross stud at the rear which is inserted from one side of the boiler, through a hole in the motor assembly and screws into the other side of the boiler. No modifications were needed to mount this motor.
My scout lasted probably 5 years of me playing with it on the floor and carpet like a toy. I hope to fix it to working order some day. Paint her up and maybe replace the motor!
Thank you and yes, I ordered the two connecting rods from Lionel for their newer Scout engine part number 35 on the exploded view. Part #6101666016. I checked with Lionel service and the measurements were exact for the spacing between wheel mounts on the 1110. The Main piston rods came with the engine so I didn't need those. Below is the link to their page. Thanks for watching! www.lionelsupport.com/ReplacementParts/index.cfm?startRow=26&PRODUCTID=a47cc435-27f5-4a25-a2e1-4255fe340efb&DOACTION=productPartFilter
That is actually from an old Merle Haggard song called Silver Ghost. You can hear it at the beginning of this video. ua-cam.com/video/uR75CFVCaNA/v-deo.html
Close up pictures come out fuzzy cause your camera dont do macro(close up) pictures well. Next camera/phone ypu buy, take note of macro picture capabilities! 😮
Thanks James! I've long since changed since this older video to an iPhone for my more recent videos and it does really well. Thanks for watching & commenting, much appreciated!
Look awesome, jim,,nice job, take care
Thank you Randy, this was a fun project!
Looks great nice job
Thank you! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you.
You did a very good job on this old scout James.
Thanks for the video!
Thank you so much, this was a fun project, I should have kept it, LOL!
Thank you! I’m about to undertake a similar challenge.
Good luck on your project Karl! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Great video!
Thank you for watching and commenting, much appreciated!
I recently got a similar engine, a 6110 scout for a single dollar. Everywhere it could've rusted, it did. It took only 10 minutes, some WD-40, contact cleaner, and lubricant to get it running like a champ. Nice work upgrading this one.
Excellent, glad you could rescue your locomotive! Yes, the 6110 is almost identical to the 1110, the main difference being the hole in the casting front for air to flow into and out of the smoke unit. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
I have two 6110s- both were basket cases with shattered motors, one of them the shell is broken too- I borrowed parts from another loco to repair the one with the good shell, and it runs and smokes great- extremely noisy, but all too happy to get up and go. Getting that two position reversing unit to work properly is another matter, though... still workin on it.
@@leverettrailfan5414 Don't give up, sounds as though you've done a great job so far rescuing one! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Excellent job mate. Enjoyed your narration as well. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your kind words and for watching!
Revisited this site ,still learned ,and I wonder what it would take to add a coupler cut bar to the pilot??
That would be a great idea! I imagine if you were to use a couple handrail stanchions such as I used in repairing the Lionel 229 video, they could be mounted on the shelf over the cowcatcher and then with some intricate bending of piano wire it could be accomplished..
The ol scout Never looked so good, I have several Of these, Always wanted to put some clothes on Them, Use them Mainly as switchers And Scenery fillers I like Their simplicity. Thanks for sharing, Good job!!
Thank you very much for watching and commenting!! This was a fun project!
Sweet! Nice job! How hard was it to mount the new motor assembly to the body?
Thank you! The motor fit perfectly where the old one was, no modifications are needed to the newer one. The only difference as far as the operation is concerned is that the lever on the E-Unit faces downward but is easily reached from the underside of the cab.
I really respect what you are going here man. Subscribed
Thank you very much for watching and commenting!
Whose whistle is that blowing at the beginning?
That is actually from an old Merle Haggard song called Silver Ghost. You can hear it at the beginning of this video. ua-cam.com/video/uR75CFVCaNA/v-deo.html
Another touch which really makes the drivers stand out is paint the rims white and also the counter weights on the wheels. I once did this to a 671 turbine engine and it really looks cool running.
I have the 681 turbine
There is a seller on Craig's List, Orlando, Florida selling a Scout 1110 locomotive and track.
If it is a good price you should buy it, makes a great project! Thanks for watching and commenting!
How does that LED work using AC? 🤔
Thanks for the question James! These are LEDs I purchase from Evan Designs website. They supply them prewired with a rectifier to change the AC to DC and a resistor to keep a constant 3 volts DC to the LED. I've been using them for years now and never a problem. I run one wire from the rectifier to the frame of the locomotive giving us the outside rails and the other wire from the rectifier to the center roller pick-ups, usually on the E-unit where the rollers connect on them. Here is a link where you can see them; evandesigns.com/collections/hobby-leds/products/universal-solid-leds-for-transformers
Looks like it already had hand rails on the first photo. Another way to fill in a hole is to use some super glue with baking soda. That's how I filled in the e-unit hole on one of my diesel Lionel locos.
Yes Sir, I took the photos out of order to make more sense of the video slideshow. Good idea using the CA Glue and baking soda, I'll need to try that, thank you, and thanks for commenting!
@@jamesburns0657 Okay, I was just wondering why you added hand rails to an engine that already had 'em. So, I'm glad you cleared that up for me. As for the super glue and baking soda, it works very well. I just glued a piece of scrap plastic underneath the plastic I wanted to fill. Came out really well and was easy to sand and finish. Thanks for your prompt reply.
W. Rusty Lane never heard of mixing the soda n glue... how does that actually work?
@@Deadbuck73 Works great. You'll just have to try it. You first apply some super glue then add some baking soda to it. It hardens almost immediately. Just keep adding glue and soda until you have built up enough to sand smooth.
I just found you this morning and immediately subbed. My kind of videos. On the black permanent markers, after the ink has dried I dab a drop of motor oil on a brush or clothe and apply it to the surface. It gets rid of the purple hue that the marker left behind.
Excellent tip using the oil, thank you! Thank you very much for watching, commenting and subscribing!!
Huge improvement. I wonder if it could be made into an atlantic
With a bit of re-engineering on that front pilot I'll bet it could be! Thanks for watching and your kind comment!
I have an engine that looks very similar, PRR #1645
Yes those are a very nice locomotive also! Yours would have a four wheel front truck, similar to an Atlantic or Milwaukie passenger locomotive ! Thank you for watching and commenting!
James, another question. How did you secure the 2034 motor into the 1110 boiler casting. Did you drill a hole on top of the casting to secure the motor at the rear? Any front support? Thanks jack.
Thanks for your question. Actually the same mountings are used. The front of the newer motor assembly slides onto the front truck mount assembly as the original did and the cross stud at the rear which is inserted from one side of the boiler, through a hole in the motor assembly and screws into the other side of the boiler. No modifications were needed to mount this motor.
My scout lasted probably 5 years of me playing with it on the floor and carpet like a toy. I hope to fix it to working order some day. Paint her up and maybe replace the motor!
Absolutely, get her fixed up, an easy engine to work on! Thanks for the comment and for watching.
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Looks great. Gives me some ideas for my 1120.
Thank you and good luck with your project! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Lionel tried the plastic motor as a cost savings but all they were mostly was a big failure.Warning to one adventurous enough to open one up don't.
Good job!
@@robertnielsen2461 I agree 100%, I won't even repair them any longer. Best to replace with the better assembly. Thanks for commenting and watching!
I'm subscribing
Thank you!
@@jamesburns0657 my channel is like yours I have lionel lines number 1130, 8305, 2026, and number 1061 I also have American flyer number 21160
I still say bling lol
Atta boy!, lol! Thanks for watching and commenting and the laugh!
Jim, nice job. Can you tell me what side rods you used? Thanks, Jack
Thank you and yes, I ordered the two connecting rods from Lionel for their newer Scout engine part number 35 on the exploded view. Part #6101666016. I checked with Lionel service and the measurements were exact for the spacing between wheel mounts on the 1110. The Main piston rods came with the engine so I didn't need those. Below is the link to their page. Thanks for watching!
www.lionelsupport.com/ReplacementParts/index.cfm?startRow=26&PRODUCTID=a47cc435-27f5-4a25-a2e1-4255fe340efb&DOACTION=productPartFilter
Thank you so much James!
@@jamesburns0657 Jack used the correct name for the rods attached to both wheelsets. They are called side rods.
@@johnblair8146 Correct, thank you for watching and commenting.
@@jamesburns0657 I have some smaller Lionel locomotives that I'm going to add side rods to thanks to your video. I also subscribed.
Also what is the whistle for your intro? I might use it for a project
That is actually from an old Merle Haggard song called Silver Ghost. You can hear it at the beginning of this video. ua-cam.com/video/uR75CFVCaNA/v-deo.html
Close up pictures come out fuzzy cause your camera dont do macro(close up) pictures well. Next camera/phone ypu buy, take note of macro picture capabilities! 😮
Thanks James! I've long since changed since this older video to an iPhone for my more recent videos and it does really well. Thanks for watching & commenting, much appreciated!
Wow I have the exact same train but mine is the 2 4 6 x Lionel scout an o boy do they look different!
Yes, a few modifications can improve the looks, thank you for watching and commenting!